Dying children often experience a sense of heightened awareness and understanding. Accordingly some children, particularly those who are very young, may need verbal "permission" to die. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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This is correct. The child may also need reassurance that it is safe to die along with a
description of what to expect. Children also need to know that the family and friends that
are left behind will be alright and will take care of each other.
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The National League for Nursing (NLN) membership is open
a. only to registered nurses. b. only to licensed practical nurses. c. only to advanced practice nurses. d. to anyone interested in nursing issues.
A woman with a long history of controlled asthma has just had her first antenatal visit for her fourth child. She is late for a meeting and says she knows what to do. What is the best action the nurse can take?
A) Remind her to continue taking her asthma medications, to monitor her peak flow daily, and to monitor the baby's kicks in the second and third trimesters B) Acknowledge her need to leave but ask her to demonstrate the use of her inhaler and her peak flow meter before she goes; make any necessary corrections to her technique. Remind her to take her regular medications C) Schedule an appointment for her to return to discuss her asthma management D) Note in the chart that the woman was not counseled about her asthma
When the nurse instructs a patient about breast self-examination, the primary purpose of the patient education is
A) Wellness promotion B) Restoration of function C) Illness prevention D) Promotion of coping
The normal temperature of a newborn baby taken per axilla should be:
a. 35.5–36.0°C. b. 37.0–38.0°C. c. 36.5–37.3°C. d. 36.0–36.5°C.